January SQE1 results

Timing

Results will be released on 14 March, after 11am (UK time).

We will send candidates an email after 11am notifying them when results are available. Candidates should click on the link in the email to access their results.

There will also be information on the next steps for candidates on their results page.

SQE1 results display

Some candidates will see their raw score for FLK1 (i.e. the number of correct answers) expressed out of 179 instead of 180 questions. This is because we have excluded one of the questions they were asked. The question was removed due to a change in law resulting in the question becoming invalid. This was identified as part of the usual post-assessment checks. For the avoidance of doubt, the question was removed prior to standard setting taking place with a final passing standard set for a test of 179 questions. This has been approved by the Assessment Board in order to maintain the validity of the assessment and its outcomes.

Detailed breakdown of results and scaled scoring

By way of reminder, candidates will see their marks displayed as scaled scores. Candidates will also be able to access a detailed breakdown by practice area. Please see Understanding what’s included in your SQE1 results for more information. A short video also provides a useful visual overview.

Statistical report

We will publish the statistical report for the January SQE1 by the middle of April on the SQE reports page. It will contain the assessment related information such as the pass rate, including statistics that provide some feedback on the SQE1 assessments, consisting of FLK1 and FLK2, and their performance.

April SQE2 booking update

On the day of results we will also email all candidates that sat the January SQE1 to update them on the next steps if they want to book the April SQE2. The key points are:

• Booking the April SQE2. If candidates completed the April SQE2 seat reservation form we sent on 5 February and pass SQE1, they should log in to their candidate account as soon as possible after they receive their results to complete their pre-booking steps. Candidates must complete these to be able to complete their booking for the April SQE2 when the booking window re-opens on 18 March.


• Resitting SQE1. If candidates completed the seat reservation form but do not pass SQE1, we will release the seat reserved for them. The next sitting of SQE1 is in July and bookings will open in April. As usual, candidates will need to complete the pre-booking steps in order to book.